[biker1]

Your post actually suggested that "they" should ban walking on the MMPs, quoted below in RED. That is your opinion of "what should be". As I previously stated, I was only taking this as an opportunity to state the facts; namely that the MMPs are there for walkers, golf cart, cyclists, and skaters. What risks people choose to accept in their lives is their concern.

They should call them golf cart paths and ban walking on them or at least state that walkers and runners do so at their own risk.

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I think my post points out exactly what is as opposed as to what should be. As I stated, walkers have every right to be there, but they are risking their lives walking on those paths.

Should they be in danger? No. Should cart drivers be more careful and slow down? Yes, of course. Are walkers in danger? Yes Will all cart drivers slow down and be more responsible? Most will but some won't.

Add to that the fact that there are blind corners are other dangers to walkers on paths and you have what is as opposed as to what should be.

Again, I was within my rights can be chiseled into your tombstone if you'd like.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by biker1

...What risks people choose to accept in their lives is their concern...

There ya go. Imo, that sums up the whole discussion. The MMP is reasonable for all intended uses.

[EPutnam1863]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

That may be true, but in my humble opinion, you're taking your life in your hands if you're walking on those paths.

You have elderly people driving 600-800 pound vehicles at 20-25 mph on the paths. Some of them are driving golf carts because their driver's licenses have been taken away. I know of some that are legally blind and can't drive a car so they drive a golf cart.

Many of the paths are barely wide enough for two carts to pass side by side. Om many areas there are blind corners and walkers are not seen until it's very late. And then as the OP has pointed out if it comes down to crashing head first into another golf cart or taking out a pedestrian, what would your choice be. Also many walkers (not all) have this sort of arrogance about how they have as much right as a golf cart so they stand on the path in defiance of the carts. Again, it may be true, they do have the same rights and if it makes the feel better, "I Was Right" can always be written on their tombstone.

I think that The Villages is also at fault and could possibly be liable for someone getting severely injured on one of these paths. They should call them golf cart paths and ban walking on them or at least state that walkers and runners do so at their own risk.

Calling them multi modal paths encourages people to walk and run on them and endangers the lives and safety of the general public.

TV won't put up such warning signs because they don't want to scare away potential buyers. They want them to think TV is a safe and happy place where everyone is courteous to one another.

[EPutnam1863]

Originally Posted by Carla B

The Villages is not a particularly walker-friendly place. (In my opinion).

No, it is not. Why should it be when it is too hot and humid that even the paws of the dogs may burn? The vinyl gloves of the motorcyclists melt.

[Bogie Shooter]

Why all the stone throwing at TV? Oh I forgot....you don't live here.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by EPutnam1863

No, it is not. Why should it be when it is too hot and humid that even the paws of the dogs may burn? The vinyl gloves of the motorcyclists melt.

Your age is listed as much younger than those who live in The Villages. Why all this negativity?

We are mostly nice, older people and you live far away, only, in my opinion, joining this forum to support the issues against the LLLC???? Or perhaps I am wrong?

[dietpepsi]

i dont care who u are,,, but u hit a walker, u better have some good insurance,, i walk and yes i take up enough of my portion of the mmp that as u are coming at me as i am facing u walking on the left side, YOU. will have to go into the oncoming lane , No I will not get over or walk in the grass , i have just as much right to be there as you do! I know i sound like one of those butthead cyclists when dealing with cars on the roads! but you hit me as a walker u are in a world of legal trouble! i walk in the left half on my side of the lane, and i am not getting over for you!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by dietpepsi

i dont care who u are,,, but u hit a walker, u better have some good insurance,, i walk and yes i take up enough of my portion of the mmp that as u are coming at me as i am facing u walking on the left side, YOU. will have to go into the oncoming lane , No I will not get over or walk in the grass , i have just as much right to be there as you do! I know i sound like one of those butthead cyclists when dealing with cars on the roads! but you hit me as a walker u are in a world of legal trouble! i walk in the left half on my side of the lane, and i am not getting over for you!

MY GOODNESS. I think most of us try very hard to be careful of everyone we meet on the path. I don't walk on it but I give a huge berth or stop if a walker is anywhere that could be harmed. What is happening to the world??? I will be glad when the quieter times begin at the end of this month.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by dietpepsi

i dont care who u are,,, but u hit a walker, u better have some good insurance,, i walk and yes i take up enough of my portion of the mmp that as u are coming at me as i am facing u walking on the left side, YOU. will have to go into the oncoming lane , No I will not get over or walk in the grass , i have just as much right to be there as you do! I know i sound like one of those butthead cyclists when dealing with cars on the roads! but you hit me as a walker u are in a world of legal trouble! i walk in the left half on my side of the lane, and i am not getting over for you!

Pepsi, I think you have a perfect right to do as you are doing. If a cart hits you, you should sue them for as much as you can.

We also walk on the MMP facing traffic but we get off the path if a cart is coming.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by dietpepsi

i dont care who u are,,, but u hit a walker, u better have some good insurance,, i walk and yes i take up enough of my portion of the mmp that as u are coming at me as i am facing u walking on the left side, YOU. will have to go into the oncoming lane , No I will not get over or walk in the grass , i have just as much right to be there as you do! I know i sound like one of those butthead cyclists when dealing with cars on the roads! but you hit me as a walker u are in a world of legal trouble! i walk in the left half on my side of the lane, and i am not getting over for you!

Please help me clear up my confusion. When YOU exercise YOUR right to walk on the MMPs, you intend to stand YOUR ground, not move for anything, even self preservation, and threaten legal action by yourself (or your estate) if injured. BUT....when cyclists exercise THEIR right to do EXACTLY the same thing on the roads, you call THEM "buttheads". It's a little hard to follow your logic.

Full disclosure: I do not ride a bicycle nor walk on MMPs.

[dietpepsi]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Please help me clear up my confusion. When YOU exercise YOUR right to walk on the MMPs, you intend to stand YOUR ground, not move for anything, even self preservation, and threaten legal action by yourself (or your estate) if injured. BUT....when cyclists exercise THEIR right to do EXACTLY the same thing on the roads, you call THEM "buttheads". It's a little hard to follow your logic.

Full disclosure: I do not ride a bicycle nor walk on MMPs.

great point! i guess i am a butthead walker! oh well!,, i dont get my panties in a wad,,, i just don't wear underwear ������������

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by dietpepsi

great point! i guess i am a butthead walker! oh well!,, i dont get my panties in a wad,,, i just don't wear underwear ������������

Ah, going commando. Could be a bit embarrassing if you ever do get hit and need medical attention

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by dietpepsi

i walk in the left half on my side of the lane, and i am not getting over for you!

Originally Posted by VApeople

If a cart hits you, you should sue them for as much as you can.

Please be very, very careful when walking on the MM paths.
As Dr. Winston O Boogie said, "I was within my rights" can be chiseled into your tombstone.

[Reiver]

It looks to me that (when these laws get passed) all legal users of a shared path have (will have) equal rights.
In other words, don't expect a pedestrian to move over for you.

Regulations.gov

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Reiver

It looks to me that (when these laws get passed) all legal users of a shared path have (will have) equal rights.
In other words, don't expect a pedestrian to move over for you.

Regulations.gov

Not too many of us grown ups would run into someone who is walking on purpose. However people could be distracted with a bee, a phone call or text or a view. It is wise for walkers to be very careful, they are the most vulnerable.